
Eggshell
Common Idiom
The phrase 'walking on eggshells' means to be overly careful in handling a delicate situation.
I was walking on eggshells around her after our argument.
Literal and Figurative
'Eggshell' literally refers to the egg's outer layer, but it can also signify something extremely fragile.
His confidence was as delicate as an eggshell.
Collocation Caution
Collocations like 'peel an eggshell' are specific; 'peel a shell' would be incorrect.
She gently peeled the eggshell away.